Patient Attendant Safety Aide-Duke University Health System Float Pool

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, and an endo-surgery center. This role is within the Duke University Health System Float Pool and operates on the Night Shift from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with 3-12 hour shifts per week. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Attendant Safety Aide provides continuous, direct observation of assigned patient(s) to promote safety and promptly communicate any changes in condition or behavior. This role supports basic mobility and personal care tasks and documents observations in the electronic health record.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of hospital experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Nice To Haves

• Continued advancement in this role requires a one (1) year commitment to professional development by enrolling in a progressive career program available through Duke University Health System (e.g., Nursing Care Assistant, Behavioral Health Technician, Medical Assisting), as well as nursing program enrollment options available through Duke University Health System.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant, direct observation and visualization of identified patient(s).
• Monitor and report changes in physical, emotional, and mental status; observe and report behavioral changes.
• Document observations in the electronic health record (EHR) per unit standards.
• Assist care team with patient ambulation and mobilization as directed.
• Support personal hygiene and comfort needs (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, repositioning, feeding, toileting) in collaboration with staff.
• May serve as a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Observer (assist with donning/doffing) and/or as a Screener (assist with wellness screening upon hospital entry), as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient and team safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees